Bulgaria’s indie rock leaders Ostava shall present the songs off their upcoming, fourth full-length studio album live at Sofia’s Yalta Club on April 10. The CD itself, entitled “Rock’n’Roll Song Designers?”, shall surface some days later via Virginia Records. Остава – “Baby“

After aВ  22-year-long career and numerous personal problems during the last decade or so, the news many of you have been expecting was officially announced by Stratovarius mainman Timo Tolkki. To put it short, it goes like this: “It is time to stop the silence and announce what some of you have already been speculating. […]

Two of progressive metal’s finest bands – Dream Theater and Opeth – have joined forces for the inaugural Progressive Nation Tour. The shows start on May 2 in Los Angeles and shall go on until June 1. Dream Theater will headline the tour, with Opeth providing main support. The bill is rounded out by Between […]

Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis has entered Robert Lang Studios in the end of March to record his debut solo album. The effort, which is being produced by Neil Kernon, is expected to surface this autumn.

Peter Slavov, known as the drummer of FSB – one of the most popular and beloved Bulgarian rock bands during the last 3 decades – passed away on April 1 at the age of 66. Rest in peace. FSB – “Ten Years After“

Total Rock reports that Californian punk rockers Rancid are currently compiling a DVD. It’s going to feature 18 of the band’s videos and should be available shortly… Rancid – “Nihilism“

It’s official – Velvet Revolver have fired frontman Scott Weiland because of his “increasingly erratic behaviour”. The band played its last show with the singer yesterday, April 1, at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, Holland. Velvet Revolver intend to go on with a new vocalist, while Scott is reuniting with his previous outfit, Stone […]

Paul Weller shall release a new double album, entitled “22 Dreams“, on June 2. Recorded at the musician’s own Black Barn Studios, the effort features a bunch of notable guests, a.o. Graham Coxon of Blur, Aziz Ibrahim (ex-Stone Roses), and Oasis’ Noel Gallagher on the first single off the record, “Echoes Round the Sun”, set […]

Kiss shall do their first ever concert in Bulgaria on May 16, 2008. The show shall take place at the Academic Stadium in Sofia, promoted by the local agency Balkan Entertainment Company. It was revealed that the bandВ shall arrive in Bulgaria with its own stage (18 / 11 m), 18 tons of sound and lights, […]

Bulgarian metallers Lavina (meaning “avalanche”) shall release their second album, entitledВ “Okuliar” (“eye-lens”),В as a free CD in the upcoming April edition of Pro-Rock Magazine. The effort features 8 tracks and is preceded by the video “Generations“, which is available for watching here: Лавина – “Generations“